Accepting a Messier Home: Puppets
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1St Birthday Party, Small or Big?
Asked by K.V. from Phoenix
on September 15, 2009
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I need some opinions since I'm divided between make a big party for my baby's 1st birthday or make just something small and simple.
I do want something BIG with tons ...
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- I have 2 kids and for both we had a bbq at our house and invited close friends, family and neighbors. We served picnic food (burger, dogs, potato salad, etc) and had a...
- It depends on whether the party is for you or for her. In my opinion, kids only enjoy what they are able to enjoy - and usually big crowds are hard on them when they ...
- I guess it depends on a lot of things. For my first son we had a huge event with all our friends and family. For our second, we lived too far from our family although ...
Having Friends Over?
Asked by L.M. from Seattle
on September 25, 2010
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So basically my question is this: Will we ever get to a point where I feel comfortable having my children's friends over?
A little background: I am a SAHM to five ch...
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- Flylady!! Like the other ladies said. And you'de be suprised how the routines and getting rid of clutter makes you feel a little less tired. Good luck!!
- Let it go. My house isn't ever "company" ready either. If you don't let go, you are keeping yourself as well as your children from having relationships with people o...
- In our home, if you want a friend to come over and the house is a mess or dirty, everybody has to help clean.. So daughter would clean her room, clean the bathroom...
Crafts for a Couple of 2 Yr Olds
Asked by M.P. from San Diego
on January 21, 2007
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I will be watching two 2yr olds and was wondering if anyone knew of any non-messy crafts i could do with them to keep them entertained.
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- Love the Aqua doodle. Got it from grandparents for x-mas for the two year old and the older two play with it as well. Try to find the pre-colored pages. We got Dora......
- my fave is waterpainting. if you get construction paper wet, it looks like you painted it darker. you can give 2 yr olds paint brushes and small, heavy bottom cups wi...
- well, i wouldn't say this isn't messy, but..... this morning i put my 18month old in an empty bathtub with his washable, non toxic paints. i taped paper to the sides ...
How to Deal - Dont Get Me Wrong I Love Him to Death.
Asked by T.M. from Atlanta
on January 3, 2011
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This Is a very complicated situation. I'm 21, married, 8 months pregnant, and still living with my Dad. I have a 2 year old daughter and stay at home all day everyday....
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- It sounds like you're tired. With a 2 year old, 8 months pregnant, and in a unfavorable temporary living situation, this shouldn't be surprising. I suggest that you ma...
- Heed he sage advice from all the other post. Girl, get out. Quickly. Your dad is holding you all back. You have enough to deal with, without having him making exces...
- I'm still trying to figure out why your dad is having you pay HIS bills and your bills. If he's allowing you to stay there to "help" your small family, how does he exp...
Time for the "Housewife"
Asked by S.B. from Denver
on May 3, 2008
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Okay, I was the one asking about getting an almost 4 year old to bed and stay there. So, with moving bedtime to 8 pm, she gets up when I do at 6, and naps will be red...
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- www.flylady.net I use her ideas it cuts down dramatically on the time spent cleaning, and keeps things running smooth...
- S., Well, if you lived next door to me, you would send them to my house! I am finding that a couple of my neighbors send their kids to play at my house while they c...
- I have no idea, but if you do figure out out I would love to learn.. sometimes my husband seems to think that I sit on the couch and eat bon bons all day:) Which I do...
Too Much TV
Asked by L.C. from Norfolk
on September 13, 2008
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This is going to sound bad, and that's because I know it is. But my 3 year old daughter watches entirely too much TV. Between 8-12 hours a day. I know that sounds horr...
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- Children are so important. She will be 5 in no time and she will be in school 6 hours a day and then you can have someone else taking care of her while you work and g...
- Wow! That's a lot of TV! But you have a difficult situation and the important thing is that you _care_ about your daughter and are worried she's watching too much. ...
- I took my daughter to work with me until she was 2 - there wasn't a TV and she had to entertain herself much of the day. Turn off the TV, in fact cut off the cable. Ma...
Activities for Toddlers?
Asked by A.O. from Eugene
on November 20, 2006
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My kids are three and 15 months. I need to plan some activities for them to do. My house is small so nothing messy and I really dont have ant ideas for the kids. We ha...
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- Where do you live? There are tons of classes at the community centers and are you part of a Mom's group? Im with different moms almost every day from different groups.
- Read them stories, color with crayons, build with blocks.
- hey there...i have a 4 year old and the last year we've been working on workbooks...there are so many different kinds out there for almost any age. another thing...if ...
Art Projects for Almost 2 Year Old Boy
Asked by S.M. from Norfolk
on August 4, 2008
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Hey, Mommies! My daughter just started school and I need ways to entertain my son who is almost 2. We don't have a lot of money for expensive art supplies so I am look...
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- I have a 2 1/2 yrs old DD - she loves it when I just put water in a cup and let her "paint" outside - just give her any brush (we let her use old paintbruches we had f...
- A 2 year old does't need expensive supplies. Poster paints - washable - are not expensive. In addition to brushes, you can make stamps out of fruit and veggies - appl...
Any Great Arts&Crafts Ideas?
Asked by K.W. from Sacramento
on July 2, 2008
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Any time tested good easy fun arts & crafts? I'm taking care of a 13 month old, and 3 year old, and since its so hot, I thought that while were not at the pool, arts &...
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- Glacier Hunt - Empty milk carton: wash & fill part way with water, freeze. Add some plastic figures, fill part way again with water, freeze again. Continue until you...
- Hi K., One of our all time favorite indoor activities is not really a craft. It's great for developing motor and other skills and keeps my 3 and 5 year olds busy for ...
- I was at a festival a few weeks ago, and there was a kid station where they simply had a pan (like litter box size) full of baking flour, measuring cups and spoons, an...
Party with over 20 Kids- Any Entertainment Ideas to Prevent Home Destruction?
Asked by E.L. from San Francisco
on March 17, 2010
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Hello mamapedia network-
My daughter is turning one and we invited pretty much everyone... it turns out there will be over 20 kids at the party of varying ages fro...
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- People tend to forget in this age of technology, that kids still like the simple things. A good game of red light/green light, mother may I?, musical chairs is a real...
- Some of the other ideas mentioned seem very time & parent involved & I can't really see that being easy w/ a 1yr old who you need to focus on - it is HER bday after al...
- You have lots of great ideas there. I would definitely do the bounce house. Then I would also have some crafts to keep the kids busy. For my daughter's bday one yea...
